Immune system

It is the body’s way of keeping itself safe from being infected by various bacteria, viruses and other infectious organisms like worms. Various cells, tissues and organs make up the immune system. The most well known and common part of the immune system are white blood cells or WBC. They are the fighter cells within the body and their main function is to attack a possibly harmful foriegn body. It does so by a process called as the ‘immune response’. Apart from WBCs there are other cells called leucocytes that help the WBC perform their function. There are a number of ways to improve ones immunity, and one of the most important methods is to have a good diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Chinese scientists develop tumor-specific anti-cancer therapy

Posted By IANS, July 14, 2019 at 10:34am

According to a study published in the journal Science Immunology, the new cancer immunotherapy can prevent the immune system from becoming tolerant of tumors, which occurs in 30 per cent of all cancer patients.
Study identifies autoimmune disease linked to testicular cancer

Posted By ANI, July 05, 2019 at 08:54am

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has identified a highly specific and unique biomarker for the testicular cancer by using a variation of programmable phage display technology.
Scientists identify master cell playing key role in fighting TB

Posted By IANS, June 08, 2019 at 10:21am

According to a study published in the journal Nature, boosting the activity of a master cell known as group 3 innate lymphoid cells, can help reduce the millions of new infections that occur worldwide every year.
World MS Day 2019: All you need to know about the treatment of multiple sclerosis

Posted By Juhi kumari, May 30, 2019 at 05:13pm

Currently there is no cure more multiple sclerosis. So doctors aim to control its symptoms through medicines and targeted therapies. On this World Multiple Sclerosis Day, we tell you what you can expect from your doctor if you're suffering this condition.
Did you know? A weakened immune system can lead to gonorrhea

Posted By Editorial Team, May 24, 2019 at 06:17pm
5 effective ways to prevent sepsis

Posted By Editorial Team, May 21, 2019 at 08:59am

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs due to over response of your body s defense system.
5 effective ways to prevent sepsis

Posted By Juhi kumari, May 21, 2019 at 08:59am
5 symptoms of immune system problems you did not know before

Posted By Editorial Team, May 08, 2019 at 08:56am
Risk factors of brain tumour you should know about

Posted By Editorial Team, April 25, 2019 at 01:17pm
World Immunization Week 2019: Top vaccination myths dispelled

Posted By Editorial Team, April 24, 2019 at 04:46pm

Celebrated in the last week of April, the World Immunization Week starts today with the aim of spreading awareness about vaccines. While celebrating the beginning of this week, we help you steer clear of the myths that surround immunization.
This is why women are more prone to autoimmune diseases than men

Posted By ANI, April 21, 2019 at 10:15am

A recent study published in the JCI Insight, has revealed that women get autoimmune diseases far more often than men due to the presence of more molecular switch known as VGLL3 in women than men.
Candida auris: How to protect yourself from this deadly fungus

Posted By juhi kumari, April 07, 2019 at 02:12pm
Follow these natural hacks for sepsis

Posted By Editorial Team, March 28, 2019 at 12:41pm

Do you know that having probiotics can help you deal with sepsis?
Top 10 health benefits of iron-rich foods

Posted By Editorial Team, March 27, 2019 at 08:59pm

From carrying oxygen through your body to fostering better sleep, iron does it all for you. But still, the iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. Don't undermine this mineral. Here is why.
This new method can predict mortality in older people

Posted By IANS, March 11, 2019 at 04:22pm

Researchers have come up with a new method which can allow one to predict the age of immune system. It can help reduce mortality in elderly.
Frog skin bacteria could help fungal infection treatment in humans: Study

Posted By Agencies, March 03, 2019 at 01:56pm

According to a new study, Pseudomonas Cichorii, a bacteria with antifungal properties living on frog's skins has been identified which can potentially inhibit the growth of Aspergillus Fumigatus, a fungus that causes an infectious disease in humans with weakened immune system
Researchers identify immune cells that can lead to universal flu vaccine

Posted By Agencies, February 19, 2019 at 02:15pm

According to a study published in the journal Nature Immunology, researchers have identified immune cells called killer T cells that can fight all influenza viruses - A, B and C.
High-fat and sugar diet can make you susceptible to develop severe sepsis: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 12, 2019 at 06:09pm

A new study suggests that western diet can increase chronic inflammation, sepsis severity and higher mortality rates as compared to a normal diet.
Know how fungus impairs your immune system

Posted By Agencies, February 10, 2019 at 06:27pm

While, healthy people many have no problem if microorganisms find their way into their bodies as their immune defence system will put the spores out of action, a specific type of fungus can threaten lives with a compromised immune system, such as AIDS patients or who are immunosuppressed following an organ transplantation.
Know the health benefits of hugging

Posted By Editorial Team, February 06, 2019 at 07:51pm